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THE
THE COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
NEWSLETTER
OF
OF HAMILTON’S
HAMILTON’S NORTH
NORTH END
END
OCTOBER
JANUARY 2008
2016
EDITION
Zonta Club of Hamilton II donates to North Hamilton Community Health Centre
Big smiles and shouts of Gracias
greeted the 100 gift bags full of specialty soaps, lotion, gloves, socks and
toiletries on December 8 during the A
Mi Salud Holiday party at North Hamilton Community Health Centre. The
gifts presented were from the Zonta
Club of Hamilton II who came to deliver the Holiday bags to the guests at A
Mi Salud as well as many other women
in the North Hamilton Community. A
Mi Salud is a program for Women from
Latin America who are new to Canada
to enhance overall health, break isolation and facilitate adjustment as women
and their families integrate into Canadian society.
Zonta Club of Hamilton II seeks to
partner with local organizations to support the work they are doing. Zonta is
an active, results-oriented global organization of professionals committed
to empowering women through service
and advocacy. The Hamilton-based
group is able to donate over $600,000
to local and global causes including
Family Story time: Bring the whole family
and discover stories, music, and flannel
board for a wide range of ages at Hamilton
Susan Brooks
Central Library.
Lunch Hour Concerts: Add culture to your
Are you looking for some Free or low cost
lunch hour at Central Library and enjoy a
and/or fun things to do in Hamilton in 2016? mix of music, art and literature in a drop in
Here are some FUN things for you to conprogram format.
sider:
Knitting & Crocheting: Programs for all
FUN
ages and all skill levels – drop by Hamilton
Crafty & Craftier: Make something cool
Central or other Library locations
with your hands – a different craft every
The Art Club at Central: Join a weekly art
month, at the Central Library in a Drop in
club to learn how to make art and to share
program.
projects, ideas and techniques at Hamilton
Take your dog for a walk: Consider Birch Central Library.
Street Dog Park, between Brant & Princess Movie Night: Bennetto Community Center
Street on the West side behind City Operaand various Hamilton Library locations. Entions building. Or Rovers Grove Free Runjoy a movie with the whole family!
ning Area at 134 Strachan Street East, beFriday Night Live Teen Drop In: Join
tween Mary Street and Ferguson Ave. North. other teenagers in a Teen Drop In at
Adventures in Art: Children in grades 5 – 9 Hughson Street Baptist Church.
explore art and learn a positive self-image at
the Welcome Inn Community Centre.
FREE (or low cost!) Things to do
in Hamilton!
scholarships, awards and support of
non-profits that assist women.
This year on an International scale
they have a campaign calling for an end
to violence against women. Zonta International envisions a world in which
women’s rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to
achieve her full potential. In such a
world, women have access to all resources and are represented in decision
making positions on an equal basis with
men. In such a world, no woman lives
in the fear of violence. Thank you so
much for partnering with North Hamilton Community Health Centre’s existing programs and services for women
and for blessing our community with
your generosity and thoughtfulness.
For more information about the
A Mi Salud program please contact
Nora Melara-Lopez at 905-523-6611
ext 2012
Tuesday Diners Club: For seniors to get
out, to socialize, and to enjoy a hot meal!
Join your neighbours at the Welcome Inn
Community Centre for a chance to connect!
PHYSICAL FUN & PROGRAMS
Ice Skating: Eastwood Arena or on Hamilton Waterfront. Summer months come to the
Waterfront for Roller skating.
Swimming/Gym: Bennetto Community
Center has a pool with free swims, family
swims and many other programs for you.
Free Family Swims on Monday from 5:306:30pm and Fridays from 6-7pm. Free
Public Swim on Thursday from 7-8pm. Free
Preschool gym on Wednesdays from 11:151:15pm (0-5 yrs with Parent)
Fitness programs: Individualized exercise
programs at NHCHC tailored to a person’s
health needs, that can be performed at home
or at the gym (free to local area residents).
Find more neighbourhood activities in the
next 11 pages of this New Year edition!
Tax Clinic Volunteer
Coordinators
wanted for the 2016 Free Income
Tax clinics. Through North End
Breezes
and the Chartered Accountants of
Ontario.
Contact: 905-523-6611 ext. 3004,
collins@nhchc.ca, Facebook:
northendbreezes group.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Pg. 3 Crafts, Kid’s Book Review,
Teen’s Corner
Pg. 4 Elderberries
Pg. 7 Community Calendar
Pg. 8 Beasley Neighbourhood
Association
Pg. 9 Hamilton Port Authority
Pg. 10-11 Community Events Listings
North End Breezes JANUARY 2016
Some New Developments
Hamilton Community Legal Clinic
Parents, Seniors, Homeless, Families,
Newcomers, Teens, Victims, Job hunters, People with Disabilities, Front-line
staff, First Responders...They all find
help, information and opportunities
here.
 We speak their language. Over
150 in fact.
 24 hours a day. 7 days a week.
365 days a year.
 Live answer–by people
 Certified information and referral
specialists (AIRS)
A couple of new developments are worth mentioning this
month.
New Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
Guided Self Help Materials.
It is becoming harder for people with disabilities who are
eligible for social assistance to receive that assistance.
Many are turned down when applying and then need to
appeal.
To help those who are appealing, Hamilton Community Legal Clinic (HCLC) has produced new resources.
“Preparing for Your ODSP Hearing. What to expect. What
to talk about” is what we’ve called them.
These self help materials are in the form of a guidebook and a video. They are available in English and
French on the clinic’s website at:
http://www.hamiltonjustice.ca/ontario-disability-supportprogram.php)
In addition, caseworkers will meet with clients to assist
in gathering information and file review. Help with obtaining new medical evidence and preparing a written submission is also provided.
WSIB Benefits to be Adjusted for Inflation
Ontario is proposing to make changes to the Workplace
Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA). These changes would
provide full Consumer Price Index indexation. Adjustments would be made to the benefits for all injured workers every year.
The Ontario’s workers compensation system was put in
place over 100 years ago.
In the early years of the program, inflation was generPOT LUCK MEETINGS
ally not the concern that it is today. In 1987, however, it
was decided that annual adjustments that would take into
account inflation were necessary. This logical approach
It was the end of the year Pot Luck Dinner.
lasted only eight years. New formulae were then put into
A prize for the draw was given to the winner.
place. These new calculations impacted partially disabled
A few people read from their writings and their poems.
workers. These injured workers would no longer be proNew officers were chosen almost time to go home.
tected against inflation. (Partially disabled workers make
“Meetings on the first Thursday,” the president spoke.
up the vast majority of injured workers.) In the first
“Let’s have Friday,” a member said just as a joke.
twelve years with the new formula in place, these worker’s “No good my husband bowls, I’d have to pay someone to
benefits went up by only three per cent. Inflation rose
sit.”
almost 29 per cent in this period.
“Saturday’s good, why not Saturday; I think it fits.”
The restoration of the indexation of benefits for parI’m sorry,” spoke another, “Poet’s Club,” I never miss.
tially disabled works was recommended by a 2011 Fund“Why not Sunday, after church,” she said eating lettuce.
ing Review. The changes now being proposed by Ontario
“Not Sunday, it’s the family’s day for a drive.
government can be found in Bill 144, the Budget Measures
Make it Monday, or my wife will skin me alive.”
Act.
“Monday is good, let’s give Monday a go.”
It is good news for 140,000 injured workers receiving
“Wait, Pilot’s Landing, it’s my favorite T.V. show”
WSIB partial disability benefits.
“T.V.,” the president grinned, while ripping out his hair.
“This is something that the injured worker movement
Clubs, sitters, husband, wives,” then sank in his chair.
has been fighting for since full indexing of benefits was
“Tuesday the hall is booked,” Wednesday shook some
eliminated in 1995,” says Andrew Bomé, Clinic lawyer
heads.
and WSIB specialist. “This is a big win for injured work“What happened to Thursday?” then smiles became wideers,” he emphasizes.
spread.
The “big win” has been a long time coming. And, yet, “It’s Thursday, it’s Thursday,” the president sang in tune.
the changes won’t be in place for another two years, comHe then took a long vacation, Dec. until June
ing into effect beginning January 1, 2018.
Bob Wood is a community worker at the Hamilton Community
Legal Clinic/Clinique juridique communautaire de Hamilton.
Original artwork and poem by
Deb Mack
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“FINDING YOUR BALANCE”
WHAT:
12-week program
consisting of education
and exercise
WHO:
Led by an occupational
therapist and a
physiotherapist
WHEN: October 29, 2015
(start date)
TIME:
1:30p.m. – 3:30p.m.
To register or for more information
please call
Osiris at(905) 523-1184
NOTE: you do not need to be a patient of North
Hamilton CHC or be in catchment to register for this program
CRAFT CORNER
Santa Masks
Shannon McCulloch
This is such a busy time of Year and Our
special craft day snuck up on me so
quickly that I had no time to get ready for
some of the large projects I had really
hoped to do with the kids. So I looked at
the dollar store for something they would
enjoy and take little effort on my part. You
have to love dollar stores. So many great
things at prices that don’t break you.
I found cute little Santa masks. My
daughter helped pick them out; she really
wanted to do them with her friends.
Kids Book review:
Willow finds a way
Hunter Knight
By Launa Button
Illustrated by Tania Howard
Review by Sam Knight
TEEN’S CORNER
You Need:
Masks
Crayons
The kids came in after school and we had
candy canes to get into a nice Christmas
spirit. I got out the things they need and
they got to work. This craft took no supervision on my part. The youngest whipped
it up quickly and then they just wanted to
go off and play with the princess toys. The
three older girls really took their time coloring it. And it inspired some really cheerful talk about the upcoming holiday. They
really surprised me when the one girls
came up with the idea to put some of her
wish list on the back of the mask and the
others loved the idea and did it too. The
whole thing took about a half hour (except
the youngest which was about 10 min).
There was almost no clean up besides
picking up a few dropped crayons and
they had lots of fun playing with the
masks after and telling each other what
they want for Christmas! I am looking
forward to the season calming down and
getting back into some nice messy crafts,
but I have to say the kids don’t seem to
mind my last few cheats.
I got this book from my school library and
my mommy read it to me. It’s about a girl
named Kristabelle and how she is mean to
all the other kids in her class, and a girl
named willow that finds a way to stand up
to her.
Kristabelle was having a big birthday
party and using the invitation list to control all the other kids, and make them do
whatever she wanted. If they didn’t he
crossed their named off her list. She made
many kids sad this way. At first Willow
knows it’s wrong but is too scared her
name will get crossed off so she can’t tell
her to stop.
Finally Willow gets brave and goes up
to Kristabelle and crosses her own name
off the list and joins the kids that are sad,
they have already been crossed off. This
gets the rest of the class to do the same.
Kristabelle learns her lesson, says
Sorry and everyone is invited again.
I don’t know if I liked this story or not. It
was good and kinda bad. I found it a bit
mean but it was good Willow stood up to
her even if she couldn’t use her words.
The ending was happy. The pictures were
a bit boring.
Hi, it’s me Hunter again with teen’s corner. Hope you all had a great Christmas
and a Happy New Year.
I love spending time with family. Last
month my grandparents came from New
Brunswick for a week. It was so good to
see them and spend some time with them.
It can be hard now that they live so far
away. My other grandmother (great grandmother really), the one in the hospital.
Finally she went home and she’s doing
much better, luckily. It’s good. My grandmother was hoping to go home before
Christmas because this would be her last
Christmas in the house she has lived in the
last 37 years, since before my father was
even born. Next year she’ll be in an
apartment.
The 2 week Christmas break really
throws me off because everything I do
happens a week earlier. I was happy that
December wasn’t cold. There’s only three
weeks of semester 1 left this year; it seems
like the year is going by fast. Do you
think so?
I hope there’s a little bit of snow for
my birthday in February. I share a birthday
with two people close to me it’s kind of
cool really. What’s everyone’s favourite
time of the year? I think I like fall the most
because I love watching the leaves fall and
it’s not too cold or to hot out.
The time off school is going to make
getting up in the mornings even harder
when I have to go back to school. I have
trouble waking up but I always like going
to school. To me school is not just somewhere you learn how to read and count, I
think it’s a place to learn a little bit about
yourself and what you like to do and what
your good at. I’m still trying to find what
groups I fit in the best but one thing I do
know for sure is I have a lot of good
friends that will help if I need it.
Hope you enjoyed this months teen’s
corner. Talk to you all next month.
North End Breezes JANUARY 2016
Walkabout with Ken Hirter
This month’s walkabout is the beautiful Christ's
Church Cathedral located at 252 James Street
North. It is a pleasure to awake each morning to
the view from my living room; Christ's Church
Cathedral is absolutely stunning. I love taking
in the beautiful architecture and the peace and
solitude that is found in Churches.
Designed in 1848 by William Thomas, at
that time the cathedral was connected to the bay
and parishioners came in by boat every Sunday
for services. The church held its first service on
December 23, 1888.
The Church offers an array of amenities and
services within the community: meal tickets,
coffee & cookies (Tuesdays), Makers Market at
the Art Crawl (second Friday each month), a
host of many local events from art, fashion,
music etc. There’s more on the list but too numerous to mention. Check their events calendar.
The AID's memorial candle is the only one
in Ontario.
The interior of this Church is stunning from
the pillars, stained glass windows and the beautiful craftsmanship of the woodwork. I have
taken numerous photographs of this Church.
The architecture of the Churches & Buildings here in beautiful Hamilton in two words:
utterly gorgeous! I have loved architecture since
the age of 3. I wanted to be an architect, but life
had other things in store down the garden path
of life.
Till next month's walkabout, take care of
yourself and those around you. Happy New Year!
ELDERBERRIES
North End Breezes JANUARY 2016
Pamela Townsley-Winter
in February and wondering who will be my valentine?
Pam & Megs
This I Believe
Peyton Cleverley age 14 years
Senior-Youth: Connecting Community.
North End Breezes has exciting news to share
with our readers! The Breezes and North Hamilton Community Health Centre will be offering
workshops on many topics over the next few
months—All for the purpose of bringing generations together in our community. So please
keep your eyes open for announcements in the
paper, notices on the billboards around our
community or go to our web page:
www.northendbreezes.com and Facebook:
North End Breezes Group for when classes are
available. This month we are offering workshops on:
Publishing with
Adobe InDesign
An introductory class in Adobe Indesign, the
world's most popular desktop publishing software, used worldwide by designers, printers and
advertising agencies.
Explores the basics of the program's publishing
toolset, with an emphasis on print production.
Instructor:
Richard Brooks, career graphic artist and
former Eastman Kodak field engineer.
Course dates:
January 19 and 26, 2016
From 5 to 8pm
Location:
NHCHC in the Main Floor Conference Room
438 Hughson Street North.
Space is limited. Register early.
For information and to register contact:
collins@nhchc.ca or
call: 905-523-6611 ext. 3004.
Free bus tickets provided!
When my grandmother was just 6 years old, World War Two
had started and it changed her life. She was living in England at
the time. Because the war was so bad, her parents sent her on a
train out into the countryside with many other children where it
was safe. Her mother almost sent her on a boat to the US but
decided it was too far away. Later that week the same boat got
blown up by the Germans. There were few survivors; just 13
children survived. The ship was called The City of Bernares.
Her entire family was very surprised. My grandmother remained hopeful that the war would end. She was right, after
several years, World War II had ended. Even to this day she is
very happy. I believe in being positive. If you keep a positive
attitude on a test, in a sports game, in math class, or life in genOh, what a weekend! And a long one at that. It started with our eral, you will have a much better outcome on the test, the score
or understanding the problems than just giving up and having a
annual Breezes folders group of elves; a tribute can’t be large
negative attitude.
enough for this lovely group with the important job of putting
Throughout her life, she has faced many physical challenges
our monthly Breezes out in time. No ifs and buts—like the Pony
such
as many sicknesses, different types of cancer, broken
Express—it has to get through.
bones,
hip and knee replacements, getting hit by a car just 2
So we had our annual Christmas party—very busy one
years
ago,
and many more minor injuries. In spite of this, she is
which included a delicious lunch, king sized sundaes for desthe
most
positive
lady I know. Even when she has a terrible
sert, lots of prizes and above all saying, thank you. We certainly
sickness
or
has
gotten
hurt, when I talk to her on the phone she
couldn’t produce our paper without your willing hands and
seems
as
happy
as
ever.
When we try to call her on a normal
cheerful hearts. On behalf of the board chairman and members
day,
she
is
so
busy
doing
volunteer work and walking around
a simple thank you, and let’s hope you keep the joy of Christtown
with
her
best
friend,
that we can never catch her at home.
mas in your hearts year long.
She
can
make
anyone
smile.
My dad always says that the only
When I arrived home, my family from the USA were
reason
she
is
alive
and
well
is
because she is always happy.
checked in at the Staybridge Hotel and happily, and the start of
Whenever
I
think
something
is
not fair, I try to think how my
tongues talking a mile a minute so much to catch up on, Friday
grandmother
has
never
given
up
or gotten angry when someevening we were a group of 8 and enjoyed our get together at
thing
wasn't
fair.
In
the
middle
of
the week at any time of day a
Bronzies on James S.—lots more old friends and neighbours.
siren
could
go
off
and
her
whole
family
would have to go into
We eventually were glad to see It’s a Wonderful Life at
the
bomb
shelter
in
their
backyard.
Sometimes
the bombs
Theatre Aquarius, before we went it was a visit to Hotti Biswould
drop
very
far
away
and
all
the
glass
in
the
windows in
cotti, delicious treats and warm welcoming host and hostess.
their
house
would
crack
and
break.
Her
life
has
been
very tough
The coffee was excellent and we all marched off with a bag of
and
filled
with
many
ups
and
downs,
but
she
has
always
made
sweet delights. Believe it or not I must be one of very few pathe
most
of
any
situation
whether
it
was
something
very
serious
trons both movie and theatre productions that had never seen
this. We sat in boxes and Peyton and Eliza were duly impressed or a minor detail that could be fixed.
I reflect on her positivity because she has had the worst in
to be sitting in a box, so we practiced our royal hand waves.
her
life Whenever I miss a shot in a soccer game, or let a girl
At one time when I was able I was an usherette at Aquarius
pass
me in lacrosse, I feel like I could have done better, and I
and I’m a real theatre groupie. How I enjoyed that, until my
get
frustrated
Now I realize the right reaction is to take a deep
health quit for me.
breath
and
try
harder next time If it's a big problem such as
We came out in brilliant sunshine and drove past Meg’s old
moving
away
from
your family because of war, or a small probhouse, there is a lot of renovation still going on and it doesn’t
lem
like
a
broken
bone,
remember to always have a good attilook the same—still has 13 steps which Megs added “thank
tude
no
matter
how
you
are feeling.
goodness” I don’t have to climb anymore. The new gingerbread looked nice but we all agreed it’s the end of a chapter and
Children’s Breakfast Club
we can’t go back just think of the happy memories and great
Every
School Day from 7:45
neighbours. We made our way to Fisher’s for dinner and believe it or not we were there for 3 hours feasting and talking
– 8:45 am
(we’re very good at that). We finished up at Meg’s apartment
FREE adult supervision before school!
which got full marks; we can’t believe its 6 months since she
Hot Breakfast, Games, Crafts, Homework Help
moved. Time flies right enough.
All Bennetto, St. Lawrence, and homeschooled
It was hard to say goodbye or “till we meet again” and by
7pm they were back at their home in Baltimore. It’s our turn to
students and their families are welcome at
visit next summer.
Breakfast Club!
My granddaughter, Peyton, had written a story, unbeDrop
in
any
time
between 7:45 – 9:00 am at
knownst to me. It’s funny we think young ones sometimes don't
listen or take in what we talked about, so I was not only surSt. Luke’s Parish Hall (76 Macaulay St. E.) – on the
prised but touched, they were happy tears and what a wonderful
corner of John St. N and Macaulay St. E
Christmas Megs and I had—a stay-cation at a well known hotel,
Questions?
Please call or email: palkowski@nhchc.ca
swimming, watching the Queens speech, eating, imbibing and
being merry.
Megs and I wish each of you a Happy New Year! See you
Fashion for 2016
Dundas Museum gets a fashionable exhibit
North End Breezes JANUARY 2016
The Dundas Museum and Archives is proud to display
their new exhibit, which allows visitors to witness the evolution of how we dress, Silhouettes in Time: 100 years of
“To me, fashion is a form of self-expression- there are
was opened on October 3rd
hints about who you are in what you wear,” –Marc Jacobs. fashion in Dundas. The exhibit
th
A new year has begun, and for many of us, that means and runs until February 13 , and features more than a dozen
different dresses and gowns all donated by the people of
Volunteer View
a brand new beginning. New years resolutions, cleaning
Dundas
and
Hamilton.
Silhouettes
in
Time
gives
visitors
the
With
house, and for some, a new look. What better way to start
chance
to
witness
first
hand
the
evolution
of
fashion
and
the new year with a new wardrobe? Nothing screams,
Norma Holliday
how far we have come in the ways of style and accessories.
“Time for a new year and a new me!” than a fashionable
The oldest dress on display is from 1796 while the
new wardrobe. Lets have a look and see what will be walk‘newest’ dress is from 1898 and each piece has its own
ing down the chilly January streets this season.
January in Canada is known to be covered in a blanket story to tell, from the bridal gown that was worn a week
of bone-chilling white snow. If you wear white or cream, before the brides death to the dress so small the museum
staff had to create their own mannequin to properly display
you may blend into the background. This season, if you
it.
want to stand out, a velvet black dress will make you the
“All the clothes are from our collection,” said collecbelle of the ball, or at
tions manager Sandu Sindile. “Most of them were made
least the belle of the
here or worn by people living in Dundas. Some of the donaoffice. With its soft
tions are from Hamilton or they were brought in from
fabric and flattering
Europe by the people who came to Dundas in the early
cut, a black velvet
years of the 19th century. The idea of putting this show the
dress is the perfect
way it is, I wanted this to look like an art show to underline
thing to wear on any
the beauty of the clothing.”
occasion, formal or
For this month’s Volunteer View, we’ve asked Norma
Sindile went on to confirm that the museum will hold a
casual. With a dark
Holliday to share her thoughts about volunteering with our
sequel to Silhouettes in Time in two years time covering the
colour, you’re sure to
peer led mindfulness group.
th
stand out amongst the Velvet dresses. Photo courtesy of fashion of the 20 century.
Whether you have a passion for fashion or you just want 1) What do you enjoy about volunteering with the
streets of white snow. Vogue Magazine
programs at North Hamilton Community Health
to
see
how trends and styles have changed over time, check
What better way to
Centre?
out
Silhouettes
in
Time
and
see
first
hand
how
fashion
has
start off your new year than to turn a few heads.
Interaction with the people. Making new friends.
evolved. As Coco Chanel said, “fashion changes, but style
What outfit is complete without the perfect pair of
2)
Do
you have any favourite memories you would like to
endures.”
shoes? What winter outfit would be complete without a
share?
stylish pair of boots? They look good and give you a boost
When I was first asked for a copy of the meditations
of confidence. This season, patchwork boots are all the
I recorded them so people could listen to them wherever
rage. With their unique design and variety of colours,
they were.
patchwork boots will go with any outfit and will pass the
3)
What
do you think is the best thing about the North End?
test of time by keeping your toes warm all winter long. As
Again,
the people. Everyone is so friendly and acceptCoco Chanel said, “A woman with good shoes is never
ing.
From
the moment I came here - I felt at home.
ugly”.
4) What inspires you?
The feeling of self-worth it gives me.
In
5) What is your favourite quote/saying?
Silver clothes and accessories
You’ll never know if you don’t try.
Platform shoes
Stockings
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Hamilton Community Health Centre please contact us at
Out
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Bright colours
Peep-toe shoes
Leggings
Corsets and petticoats
Stay Beautiful!
Patchwork boots.
The Dundas Museum and Archives
Photo courtesy of
139 Park St West, Dundas
Harper’s Bazaar
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Brusey Awnings
Established in 1929
Residential & Commercial Awnings
Aluminum Awnings & Railings
Repairs to all Canvas Products
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Folate and Your Health
By mid-week in Ayola, Sicily, we’d
been to the airport three times,
solved all our problems except
Tom’s lost glasses and were set to
explore.
Every day, we got in the car to
go look at famous sites. “ It doesn’t
look far on the map” I’d say but that
was always before we’d decide to
take a side road, and stop here and
there to admire the almond trees, the
olive trees, the grapes the lemon
trees. The elaborate gates we passed
fascinated us, and so we have 200
pictures of gates. They’ll go nicely
with the hundreds of pictures of
doors. Because we were well away
from the tourist sites, and restaurants that opened in the daylight,
we’d find a little store and put together a picnic.
One of Tom’s favourite afternoons was in a National park; he
had an amazing time on this
switchback road. Me? I spent a fair
bit of time with my eyes shut. Tom
was fascinated to see the WII bunkers along the route.
In another national park, we
came upon a beautiful restaurant on
a hill. We followed the cars heading
in, only to discover it was a private
party, and we couldn’t eat, but all
was not lost we then spent an interesting hour talking to a family who
had been to Toronto to visit relatives.
One day we were determined to
find a nice place to eat. We hadn’t
solved the problem of Tom only
having sunglasses to drive with, and
Avola restaurants don’t open till
after dark.
We set out on foot, and wandered the streets to find an open
restaurant. After an hour or so, we
did find one, had a so-so dinner, but
the service was great, and several
near by tables struck up a conversation of sorts. Best news was, we
managed to walk straight back home
without getting lost.
After breakfast the next day, I discovered I’d left my purse in the restaurant. 14,000 Fitbit steps, lots of
arguing over the
right way, and
two hours later,
we found the
restaurant again.
It wasn’t open but
the owners were
there. “ You looking for this? said
the owner with a big smile”. And
there was my new Italian purse,
with 200 Euros in it and all my
credit cards.
Another day we decided to see
Noto, a city built from scratch after
an earthquake demolished it in
1693. This is a huge tourist site,
coach after coach left off tourists
eager to take pictures. We found a
free parking spot about four blocks
away. “ Don’t forget to lock it” I
nagged.
Three hours later, we came back
to find, yes it was locked, but one of
the windows was down far enough
to get a hand in. No, nothing was
missing.
We took a drive through a newer
part of town (maybe just 100 years
old) and came across a gorgeous
church. There was a wedding about
to begin so we stayed. It was easy to
tell, we weren’t guests. I was the
only one not wearing 5-inch heels
and a tight shiny dress. Nevertheless
we were greeted with smiles and “
Bon Journos.”
When we weren’t driving, we
walked the city of Avola and
watched the locals. The woman
renovating the house across from
ours provided hours of entertainment, as she yelled at the contractors. The big event for evening was
watching the locals come to the
square and chat with their friends.
The pizza shop on the corner that
opened at 5pm. was delicious.
The last night we were determined to have a great fish dinner.
No luck, we ended up at a food
shack on the beach.
“Hope you didn’t have anything
stolen “ said a tourist at the airport.
“They rob you blind in this country.
They do have great food though.”
Most of us can get enough folate in our diets by following a
balanced healthy meal plan, as outlined in Eating Well with
Canada’s Food Guide. If you are a woman who may become pregnant or are already pregnant your needs are different and you also require a folic acid supplement.
Folate vs. Folic Acid, what’s the difference? Folate and
folic acid are different terms for the same B vitamin. Folic
acid is the form found in vitamin supplements while folate
is the form found in food.
Why is folate important? To help prevent anemia. Without enough folate to make healthy red blood cells you may
feel weak or tired and find it hard to concentrate.
For heart health. Folate keeps both the blood vessels and
heart healthy.
For baby’s spine, brain and skull development. When
women of child-bearing age take folic acid before and during pregnancy, the risks of birth defects (neural tube) are
reduced.
What foods are good sources of folate? Cooked dried
beans, peas, and lentils. Spinach, asparagus, romaine lettuce,
beets, broccoli, corn, peas, tomato and vegetable juice Brussels sprouts, bok choy. Orange juice, canned pineapple juice,
cantaloupe, honeydew, grapefruit juice, banana, raspberries,
grapefruit, strawberries. Enriched grain products like pasta,
cereals, bread; whole grain breads and cereals. Peanut butter,
sunflower seeds.
Why is folate supplementation recommended for pregnancy? Canadian women may not get enough folate through
food to reduce risk of neural tube defects in pregnancy.
Many pregnancies are not planned. Neural tube defects happen in the first few weeks
Join this fun program for seniors
of pregnancy before most women even know they are pregnant, which is why starting
SIT and FIT Program
a supplement three months before pregnancy is suggested.
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11 a.m.
How much folate supplement is needed each day? All women who could become
(Lower Level - Basement)
pregnant should take a multivitamin containing 0.4 mg of folic acid every day, and
This exercise program is designed to help seniors
continue throughout pregnancy. Increasing your dose of folic acid beyond 1 mg per
from all walks of life improve
day without the advice of a doctor is not recommended. Talk to your health care protheir balance, posture,
fessional to find the supplement best for you.
strength
and overall health.
Adapted from- Eat Right Ontario, Facts about Folate. Visit: www.eatrightontario.ca
Program
is FREE
for more information about folate and healthy eating for pregnancy.
905-523-1184
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BOOK CLUB CORNER
Kit Darling
Events Calendar Januaray 2016
Blue Year's Eve, Hamilton Children's Museum–
Celebrate
a family New Year with a visit to all three museum
The December meeting of the Bay Area Book Club
galleries
and
join in on one of six ‘count downs’ throughout
happened after the submission deadline for The
the
day.
Thurs.
Dec. 31. 9:30am-3:30pm. Regular admission
Breezes, so this month we'll share recommendations
rates
apply
to
the
museum.
from our members. Many of these are available from
Silhouettes
in
Time-The First Hundred Years of Fashthe Hamilton Public Library. Visit the Bookmobile at
ion
in
Dundas.
Starting
Sat. Jan. 2, 2016. 1pm until Feb. 13,
Bennetto Recreation Centre on Tuesday from 2:30 to
2016. 139 Park St West, Dundas ON. All Ages/Free. Contact:
4:30 and Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00.
Sandu Sindile, 905-627-7412, sandu@dundasmuseum.ca,
The Colour of Tea by Hannah Tunnicliffe. Yes, a
Ambitious City Toastmasters–Caroline Place 118 Mar“girlie” book. Set in Macau, the book follows Grace
Miller as she copes with the news of her infertility and ket Street, Hamilton ON. Tues. Jan. 5, 2016. 6:55pm-9pm.
Overcome your fear of public speaking while having fun!
the impact it has on her marriage. But Grace takes a
bold step and finds love, friendship and renewal. Easy Visit our club to develop communication and leadership skills
in a friendly social environment. This event is repeating.
reading with somewhat predictable outcome, but enjoyable nonetheless.
Adults/Free. David T. Shaw. ambitiouscity@gmail.com, 905
Road Trip Rwanda:A Journey into the New Heart -318-1981
of Africa by Will Ferguson. Will and his friend and
PAIL Network Hamilton Peer Support–Mon. Jan.11,
neighbour from Calgary, Jean-Claude, take a road trip 2016, 7pm-9pm. This event is repeating. Rymal and Upper
around JC's homeland Rwanda. They visit the legendary source of the Nile River, the "gorillas in the mist"
The Johnson Family Treasury
area, many genocide sites, markets, villages, cities,
Brian Roulston
schoolyards and soccer pitches in this country known
as "land of a thousand hills".
Published and launched on Dec 13, 2015 at Dundurn Castle
In spite of the spectre of the well known and recThe Johnson Family Treasury book contains a fascinating
ognized genocide in Rwanda over twenty years ago,
collection of foods, lifestyle and health tips from a bygone
there is much humour and hope in this travel memoir:
era. Some are from as early as the Shakespearian era and on
a lively story of two friends, one of whom doesn't
through the 18th century. Many of these recipes (many you
even drink beer!!
can try for yourself) and remedies were found in the Head of
Dead Wake by Eric Larson. We all know about the
Archival and Special Collections Dept. at the University of
Lusitania or at least we think we do. But Larson tells
Guelph, where currently the manuscript of Mrs. Johnson’s
it's story thrillingly with characters, events, and
Receipt Book is held within the Una Abrahamson Collection.
drama. Great read.
The Johnson Family Treasury has drawn the attention of both
Hungry Ghosts by Peggy J. Blair A Cuban Homifood and medical historians around the world.
cide Detective who sees the ghosts of the victims
Medicine is the science and the art of healing to maintain
whose deaths he is investigating; murders on First
and restore health by treatments and preventions of illnesses.
Nations territory in Northern Ontario whose modus
Since the beginning of time all human societies have had
operandi is the same as the Cuban murders, and indifferent medical beliefs that provided explanations for birth,
sight into 2 different cultures pack this book full of
death and diseases. Some of these beliefs included witchcraft,
intrigue and suspense. A satisfying read.
demons, adverse astral influences and/or the will of the gods.
Eileen by Otessa Moshfegh Eileen Dunlop lives in
However, as time passed many of these theories fell by
a squalid, crumbling house with her alcoholic father.
the wayside in favour of science, herbs, foods and other treatThey don't cook or clean and Eileen seems to subsist
ments. The Johnson Family Treasury tries to show us what
on peanuts, Vermouth and laxatives. She sleeps on a
traditional treatments were for ailments at the time such as
cot in the unheated attic and raids her deceased moth“wind in the stomach,” worms, burns, warts, constipation,
ers closet for clothes. At work in the office of a boys
cancer, corns and choking. Home medicines that involved
reformatory where she has sexual fantasizes about one
drops, salves, tinctures and “restorative jelly” and even toads
of the guards and moves through her days automatias a cure for breast cancer. Yes, I said toads.
cally. The arrival of a pretty young education specialMany of these cures may no longer reflect the latest mediist changes her fantasies and encourages her plans to
cal advancements of today, but to be fair, many of today's
flee 'X-ville'. Bleak and yet darkly funny.
advancements will seem odd a hundred or five hundred years
from now...these treatments do reveal a lot about human ailHigh quality, fresh produce at a fair price! ments at the time that were less curable like infected wounds,
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Gage St. area, Hamilton. PAIL Network is an organization of
volunteers who support families who have suffered pregnancy
and infant loss. One to One Telephone Support if you are
unable to attend. Contact: Lynn Davis, 1-888-301-7276, support@pailnetwork.ca,
Finding Your Way seminar presented by the Alzheimer Society Ontario, Mon. Jan. 11, 2016, 1pm-2:30pm,
Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre, 622 Alberton Rd. S.
Ancaster. 905-546-2999
Music, Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts. Sun. Jan.
31, 2016, 2pm-4pm. 126 James St. S., Hamilton. Pianist
André Laplante. Schubert: Sonata in A major D 664 Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales and Sonatine intermission Liszt: Ballad
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The book’s authors: Nathalie Cooke is a Professor of English at McGill University and is the founding editor of Cuizine: The Journal of Canadian Food Cultures. Kathryn Harvey is head of Archival and Special Collections at the University of Guelph. Lynette Hunter is a Distinguished Professor of the History of Rhetoric and Performance at the University of California Davis. Her research includes extensive
work on the history of women in household foods and technology, domestic medicines, and science, including the work
on feminism, science and computing. Together, along with
others, they have put together a fascinating book that takes a
look at the roles of women in caring for their families in the
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North End Breezes JANUARY 2016
Hello Breezes Readers and Happy New Year!! With this
the start of 2016, I thought a “what’s NEW” focus would be
appropriate for this addition. So, let us have a look at the
run-down on some of the projects you may have seen and
many that you soon see in your North End.
First, and from the industrial front, at the end of 2015 I
had the pleasure of attending a very special announcement
on Pier 10 respecting Parrish and Hiembeckers blooming
flour operations. The Agricultural Minister Jeff Leal, along
with Housing Minister, Ted McMeekin announced the construction of a $45 Million, 42,000 s.f. Flour Mill (the first
one in Ontario in 75 years). The 2016 construction project
will bring 16 new jobs to Hamilton, adding to their current
compliment on Pier 10, and will retain over 200 jobs in the
Province; most notably packaging jobs at their Cambridge
facility.
On your North End streets, more traffic safety initiatives
have recently been completed or are in progress to be constructed. This includes…
MacNab Street: a speed hump just north of Simcoe on
MacNab – completed.
Hughson Street: an all-way stop will be installed at
Wood and an all-way stop will be installed at Simcoe.
Burlington Street curb extensions in the NW/NE corners
to reduce crossing distances and improve sight lines at this
location – completed.
John Street: Ferrie Street curb extensions on the NE/SE
corner of this intersection and installation of an All-way
stop, Picton Street curb extensions on the NE corner of this
intersection only, consistent with the school crossing location – completed, Macauley Street curb extension on the
NE/SE corner of this intersection – completed and an allway stop will be installed at Brock Street and a speed hump
to be installed mid-block between Brock and Burlington
Streets
Finally, down by the bay. Construction continues on the
shoreline improvements. At a recent West Harbour Engagement session at 294 James, one of our project managers,
Gavin Norman announced that this work will be completed
in June of this year.
Also, on the water...Back to the Bay, as you may be
aware, over the past three years, Council approved just over
$10 M in capital funding toward the West Harbour Waterfront Plan, and approved an additional $11 M within the
2015 Capital Budget.
The implementation of works over the next four years is
focused on projects required to get lands on Piers, 6, 7 and 8
development-ready, but also on planned infrastructure upgrades to the marina between Pier 4 and Pier 8 (referred to
as “the main basin”).
Target dates are being met in order to meet our mandate
of being “Development Ready”, as in servicing completed,
for the year 2018. The Urban Design Study, Traffic and
Parking Studies and Functional Servicing Reports have been
started, and are, in fact, nearing completion, which will follow with Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning applications.
The Pier 7 Shoreline Reconstruction and Transient
Docks, (under construction at this time), Replacement of
Floating Breakwater, and Replacement/Expansion of the
Marina Docks, are all on track and on schedule for completion this year and some into 2017.
You will notice our focus for 2015 and 2016 construction is in the area of the main basin and the lands adjacent to
it, with the replacement of marina docks, reconstruction of
pier walls along Discovery Drive, and the construction of
new docks to provide space for visiting boaters. In parallel
to this work, staff is preparing plans, engineering studies,
and applications to support approval for new development at
the waterfront. In that respect, major servicing projects including a new sanitary pumping station, water mains, sewers, and roads will start in 2016 with the pumping station
and continue with servicing of Pier 7 and 8 in 2017 and
2018 once approvals have been acquired.
It is almost as if
you should have
asked for a hard hat
for Christmas?
In all seriousness,
construction on land
or in the water is
never fun and can
sometimes cause
delays in getting
around, some extra
noise and messy
lots. I hope everyone
will be patient and
keep looking forward
to the end results
which of course will
be greatly enhance
your beautiful North
End.
Until next time
Breezes Readers. Jay
Hamilton Port Authority welcomes
new
Parrish & Heimbecker flour mill
North End Neighbours NEN
The neighbourhood association of the
North End
January Neighbourhood Update
Involvement. Interest. Engagement. Our neighbourhood
association is interested in getting more residents involved
and participating. YOU for instance! We are forming several working groups and are interested in your participation.
You are welcome to inform us or come to the next meeting
and workshop on January 7 at 7:00 at Bennetto Rec Centre.
1. Community Engagement/ Youth Engagement – This
group would organize neighbourhood social events. The
purpose would be to develop a positive community spirit
and have some fun.
2. Neighbourhood Improvement – This group would look
at our assets and discuss ideas to improve the neighbourhood. Ideas could be brainstormed while working with
others.
Hamilton Port Authority welcomes the announcement of 3. Neighbourhood Development – this group would keep
informed with planning issues, and what is happening at the
a new flour mill to be constructed by Parrish & HeimWest Harbour, Evergreen meetings, etc.
becker Ltd. at the Port of Hamilton. Ontario Minister of
4. Youth Engagement – Work with Youth. Do we want a
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Hon. Jeff Leal announced a provincial investment of $5 million toward the skate park? A Pump Track?
5. Traffic
construction of the new mill.
A recent meeting at the Evergreen Community Hub (294
The new flour mill will be located on Pier 10 at the
James N) gave participants a chance to study the design
Port of Hamilton, adjacent to Parrish & Heimbecker’s
existing grain storage and export terminal, which opened drawings for Piers 7 & 8. At the end of the evening, we
gathered around tables and had a chance to give our ideas,
in 2011.
suggestions, comments, and criticism. These events are well
“We’re very proud that Parrish & Heimbecker chose
attended. The NEXT meeting is on JANUARY 28 at 7:00.
to expand its footprint at the Port of Hamilton, and we
With all the changes slated for Pier 7 & 8 and the addition
look forward to working with the company to develop
of LRT on James Street in the comthis facility,” said Bruce Wood, President & CEO of the
Hamilton Port Authority. “P&H has been instrumental in ing years, there have been some residents who have expressed concern
putting Hamilton and its Port on Ontario’s agri-food
regarding the current state and future
map.”
of John Street. It is unknown when
More than $100 million in agri-food -related investJohn Street bridge will begin reconments have been made at the Port of Hamilton in less
struction. And CN has not yet made
than a decade. These terminal investments are part of a
the bridge design public. Therefore
growing agri-food cluster in Hamilton that generates
more than a billion dollars in economic activity each year. we are unsure what effect a new
bridge will have on those that live
Agricultural cargo has increased as a proportion of the
port’s total tonnage, from 9% (815,000 Metric Tonnes) in close to the bridge. John Street is of
concern to both residents of the North
2008, to 20% (2 million MT) in 2014.
End as well as residents of the
The Port of Hamilton’s role as a primary agri-food
gateway is leading in turn to the attraction of higher-order Beasley neighbourhood. This is why
we plan to work with the Beasley
food processing enterprises, like Parrish and HeimNeighbourhood Association to organbecker’s new four mill, SucroCan’s sugar refinery and
ize a public meeting early in the new
Collective Arts/Nickel Brook’s craft brewery, all established within the last three years. “Together with our ten- year. We will let our members know
by email and neighbours in the afants, we help Ontario farmers get their grain to internafected area by flyer at least two
tional markets, we import crop inputs for Ontario farms,
weeks before the meeting date.
and we house food manufacturing, warehousing and
transportation assets that help keep Ontario’s food econAbout North End Neighbourhood
omy moving,” said Bruce Wood.
Association:
The Port of Hamilton offers agri-food producers a
Membership is FREE for residents.
highly valuable combination of location and transportaJust email or phone to let us if you
tion efficiency. The largest port in Ontario, it is located
wish to be a member and so you will
on the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Seaway, is served by
be on our email list for updates and
CN and CP railways, and offers direct highway access a
notifications of meetings and events.
short distance from the US border.
NEN advances the social, physical, and cultural interests of the residents of our community, through the identification and research of issues affecting our community, the education of residents and the promotion of
their active involvement in the democratic process to ensure that the interests of our community are protected
as a Child and Family-Friendly community. NEN works to achieve its goals by providing a forum for residents for the discussion of all matters of community interest, and developing and fostering a positive community spirit.
Contact Information: Phone: 905 527 1697 (Sheri, secretary) sheri.selway@gmail.com or Catherine Ahern
(Co-chair) catherine.ahern@gmail.com. Email: nen.president@gmail.com Website:
www.northendneighbours.com Facebook: North End Neighbours Twitter: @nenhamilton
North End Breezes JANUARY 2016
Update on Hamilton Friends of Refugees
It was really exciting that the Hamilton Friends of Refugees
were able to surpass the fundraising goal of $25,000! They
have received $26,000 and now have the pleasant job of rethinking how best to budget those dollars and what would
be the best usage for them!
Although many people are thinking a lot about the possibilities of Syrian Refugees right now, Hamilton Friends of
Refugees have always maintained that they want to respond
to the world refugee crisis – therefore it is possible that the
new family coming would not be Syrian. They will be looking at sponsoring the family that is all around the best fit. It
is hoped that once the family is chosen, they will be able to
arrive here in Hamilton in one to four months.
Some of the resources that will be utilized when the
refugees actually arrive will be Immigrants Working Centre, and Urban Core, as well as Wesley Urban Ministries.
Hamilton Friends of Refugees has an offer of temporary
accommodation and plan to assist in a more permanent solution, when the family arrives and are able to determine
their own needs. Already there is a core group in place to
help with the logistics of settling in: Drivers for appointments, training for the transit system, initial school contacts
etc.
Congratulations to Hamilton Friends of Refugees for all
the hard work you have put in, and how much you have
been able to accomplish towards reaching out and making a
difference, one family at a time. From Susan Brooks
WELCOME INN
COMMUNITY CENTRE
40 Wood Street East
www.WelcomeInn.ca
905-525-5824
.
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BENNETTO COMMUNITY CENTRE
450 Hughson Street North
905-546-4944
www.hamilton.ca
What is the most common New Years’ Resolution?
TO GET IN SHAPE & LOSE WEIGHT!!
We can help you with that…but we want you to make it
part of your LIFE…not just a New Years’ novelty. So drop
in, grab a program, purchase a pass or sign up for one of
our many programs!
In the Pool
Lengths: Mon - Fri 12:00-1:00pm,
Mon and Wed 8:00-8:45 pm (combined with our Waterfit
class) and Sat 1:00-2:55 pm (one lane only)
Waterfit: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, 11:05-11:50am
Mon, Wed, 8:00-8:45pm
Seniors Swim (age 55+): Mon, Tues, Wed,
Fri, 10:15-11:00am
Adult Swim: Thurs, 11:05-11:50am
and Sat 12:00am-1:00pm
On Land and In Gym
Are you an adult looking
for some fitness or fun?
Come out and try one of
our cardio kickfit, PiYo,
Fit-start, Pilates, Yoga or
Zumba® classes.
Registration is now open
and classes will start the
week of January 11th and
run for nine weeks.
Get in shape for spring/
summer/the nicer weather!
All fitness levels
accommodated!
Want to be more connected with your neighbours?
Maybe try a new skill?
Consider joining the volunteer team at Welcome Inn.
No experience necessary. We provide all the
training….and the laughter.
There are all kinds of different roles available:
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



TUESDAY
Book Mobile
2:30-4:30 PM
Making connections with seniors in the
neighbourhood.
Welcoming community members to the centre.
Helping to stock the shelves of our food bank
Working at New Horizons Thrift Store
Mentoring kids at our after school programs
Connect with Ruth to get the conversation started.
ruth@welcomeinn.ca
phone: 905-525-5824
Elizabeth, our Seniors’ Program Coordinator, is
retiring! Please join us at Welcome Inn on Tuesday
January 12 @ 1:00pm as we celebrate her time with us
and wish her well, as she begins this next chapter of
her life.
Happy New Year from all the staff and volunteers at New Horizons!!! Things are changing at the store this Janu‐
ary. Our current manager, Ruth, is leaving to work at Welcome Inn as the Volunteer & Seniors Coordinator. Ruth wants to say a HUGE thank you to all of the customers and volunteers at New Hori‐
zons. “This community truly is a remarkable place. The people I have met here and the adventures we have shared
together have been so good. Thank you to each of you.
I look forward to seeing what kind of new things will
happen at the store in this year.”~Ruth
Please stop by to meet & welcome the new manager in January !! As always, New Horizons will have lots of items available in January to help get you through this really cold month. Good books, warm blankets, coats, hats, gloves, crock pots….and a whole lot more. We look for‐
ward to seeing you and starting off another fun year together. www.newhorizons.welcomeinn.ca
Thank You!
A special Thank You to all of our wonderful
supporters who made Christmas such a special time for
our community.
SENIORS DINERS CLUB
Looking to rent a space for you next event; baby
shower, bridal shower, birthday or reunion. Why not
try one of our many rooms? Please call and inquire
about our low hourly rental fees.
MONDAY
Open Gym
(All Ages)
8:00pm- 9:00pm
New Horizons Thrift Store
520 James St N
905-529-6891
OPEN: Mon – Sat. 10-5
Looking for something NEW this
year?
Red Cross Babysitting
Course
When: Saturday January
16, 2016
Time: 9:oo – 5:oo pm
Ages: 11-15 years
Cost: $39.64
Course Code: 164866
Help us stock our shelves during this cold winter!
Please drop off food donations Monday to Friday
9 am – 3 pm or call Welcome Inn if you need your
donations picked up.
WEDNESDAY
Preschool Gym
FREE
(0-5 yrs with Parent)
11:15am to 1:15pm
Adult Gym
(18+)
1:30pm-2:30pm
Open Gym
(all ages)
7:15-9:00pm
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Book Mobile
6:00-8:00PM
Family Gym
(all ages)
5:00 - 6:00 pm
Badminton
(Ages 16+)
11:15-1:15pm
Open Gym
(all ages)
6:00-8:00pm
Open Gym
(All Ages)
1:30- 3:30pm
Join us Tuesdays at noon for a homecooked
meal and interactive activities: special
guests, bingo, movies, sing-a-longs and
more! A donation of $3.50 helps to cover
the costs of the meal and program. All
seniors welcome! Also, we are looking for
friendly people with time to share to visit seniors. Please call Ruth, the Seniors’ Program Coordinator
for more information. 905.525.5824
Kitchen Help Volunteers Needed for
Seniors Program
Welcome Inn Community Centre is looking for volunteers to help in the kitchen for its Seniors Tuesday Diners
Club Program. Kitchen helpers assist in preparing and
serving meal to seniors every Tuesday
Dates to Remember
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Teen LEAD resumes: Jan 6
North End Method art group resumes: Jan 6
LAF after school resumes: Jan 11
Elizabeth’s Retirement Party: Jan 12: 1pm
Good Food Box: Pick up Jan 20: 2-5pm at
Welcome Inn
Join the Conversation
Join the conversation with us and share
your thoughts. Find us on twitter at
@WelcomeInnCC or Facebook at facebook.com/
WelcomeInnCC to check out the latest!
Her Majesty’s Army & Navy
96-98 MacNab St. N. 905-527-1000
ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH
North End Breezes JANUARY 2016
475 Mary St. N, Hamilton, Ontario
Dec. 31
New Years Eve Dance $10 a ticket
Big John & the Night Trippers
Darts Open House, 6 boards available.
Friday nights and Saturday afternoons.
Euchre
Tuesdays 2pm $2
Meat & Greet Open House
every Saturday at 3pm
with DJ Drew
Join us for Mass
Tuesday to Friday at 8:00 am
Every Saturday at 7:00 pm and
Sunday at 10:30 am
New Parishioners are always welcome!
For more information, please call (905) 529-3921
Or email stlawrencehamilton@hamiltondiocese.com
Find us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/stlawrencehamilton
Or visit our Website at stlawrencehamilton.ca
We have a great hall for rent. Weddings, Stag &
Doe, Showers, Birthday Celebrations, Retirements,
and more. New Hall Rental Rates - $250.
Closed Sundays but negotiable.
Give us a call at 905-527-1000.
Hamilton-Wentworth
Catholic District
School Board
Parenting & Family
LITERACY CENTRES
ST. LAWRENCE CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
88 Macauley Street East
Hamilton, ON, L8L 3X3
Monday to Friday
8:30 am—12:30 pm
Your Catholic Church
in the North End of Hamilton
“Where Faith Builds Community”
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Sold 5% Out!
This is a life changing event, being co-hosted by
St. Lawrence Parish and held at St. Patrick’s Church on
Wednesday February 17th, 2016 7pm - 9:30pm
$250 (Daytime Rentals or Rentals of 5 hours or less)
$400 (Evening Rentals or Rentals more than 5 hours)
Rental rates include use of our Parish Hall and kitchen
facilities as well as the use of table linens.
Insurance and permit costs are extra.
Contact us by email or call Alissa at (905) 308-1576
to get your tickets, before they’re all sold out!
St. Lawrence Parish Hall
WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
A BLESSED AND JOYOUS NEW YEAR!
475 Mary St. N., Hamilton, On
(905) 529-3921
Email us at:
stlawrencehamilton@hamiltondiocese.com
EUCHARISTS
12:15pm Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
7:30am Tuesdays
Sundays
8:30 Holy Eucharist
10:30 Choral Eucharist
www.cathedralhamilton.ca
Remembering Bette Kerr
December 11, 2015
North End Breezes volunteer.
Bette helped to fold the
monthly Breezes edition for
many years.
PARISH HALL FOR RENT 76 MACAULEY ST. E.
HALL FOR RENT
Need a place to host a Holiday Party, Family
Birthday, Shower, Reception, Anniversary or
Special Event.
For more information, to obtain a copy of the Hall
Rental Agreement or to check availability,
please contact us.
252 James Street North
905-527-1316
T he Pa r is h C h ur ch o f ST.
LUKE
Founded in 1882
454 John St North, Hamilton
Parish Hall at 76 Macauley St. E
Telephone: (905) 529-1244
Sunday: English Mass, 10:00am
Book of Common Prayer
Please come and visit our Parenting and Family Literacy
Centre with your children from babies up to 6 years of
age. The Centre is part of our school and offers fun programs that help children get ready for school.
It is FREE and NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Parenting and Family Literacy Centres are school-based
programs in which parents, grandparents and caregivers
with their children, participate in a range of play-based
learning activities that focus on the optimal development
of the child and the early acquisition of literacy and
numeracy skills.
Christ’s Church
Cathedral
Tickets are just $24 each
New Year’s Eve Mass (Dec. 31st) 5:00 p.m.
New Year’s Day Mass (Jan. 1st) 10:30 a.m.
the late 70s, with her school principal knowing full well what she
was up to. Sheila became a mentor to Moe, encouraging her to stay
North End Breezes JANUARY 2016
in school and take a course in public speaking. The whirlwind and
excitement of politics behind the scenes seemed to Moe to be much
Who Are The People In Your
like the carnival business! She remained involved in many Liberal
Neighbourhood?
campaigns, and garnered so much trust from John Munro, that she
became his personal assistant at age 20, her reputation for being a
By, Anne Marie Pavlov
solid rock and trouble shooter preceding her. In the fall of 1982 she
became one of Sheila Copps’ constituency assistants. Moe left the
MAUREEN “MOE” SCALLY is Councillor Jason Farr's Execu- day to day life of politics a couple of years after Sheila went to Ottive Assistant. She is a fascinating character, whose passion for
tawa, and worked in Social Housing but still stayed connected to
politics, and gift for navigating the confounding world of governher political friends. Because of the long hours she spent being the
ment programs, (plus enthusiastically volunteering in large camright hand to many candidates, she got to enjoy firsthand the fun
paigns for the late MP John Munro and former Deputy Prime Min- times after hours, meeting up with colleagues at The Press Club for
ister Sheila Copps) have made her a natural fit in his office. She is a drinks. Work for her became a pleasure and she excelled, though so
jovial and well-connected soul who seems to know everyone in the much of it unglamorous and unpaid.
North End, plus politicians at the municipal, provincial and federal
She went to Mohawk College to take Office Administration in
levels. She enjoys being in the background and strays from the
2007/8, when by some fluke she was given a co-op position in
limelight. She sees herself as being privileged to reside in the North Councillor Terry Whitehead's office. When she reported to work,
End and the warm connections that our neighbourhood offers, but
the receptionist laughed and remarked that Moe could run the office
we are truly blessed to have her on our side in Ward 2.
with one hand tied behind her back! Then the offers of paid work
Moe's family owned a flourishing carnival company called
poured in, as she was so well known for her tireless energy in supHamilton Amusements, and it was there that she got her work ethic porting politicians. She worked for Sam Merulla, Tom Jackson, the
and love of quick problem solving, and a fearlessness about getting late Bernie Morelli, and former Mayor Bob Bratina. Her face was
her hands dirty. They travelled and moved a lot, which cost her the ubiquitous at City Hall. Known for being such a help to so many,
comfort of stable friendships and community. This is why she has
Moe was chosen to finally head up the Ward 2 office and work with
come to really appreciate the spirit of the North
Jason Farr. She sees in Jason a little of the outEnd with all its close ties and friendly hellos.
of-the-box thinking of Sheila Copps, and the get
She confides that she really wanted to be a mis-it-done attitude of John Munro. Party affiliasionary, but that same skill set of advocating for
tions become less important at the urgent level
others and ensuring they get needed assistance
of municipal services.
led her to her current job. Her grandfather was a
Moe became a single mother to her daughter
part of the Irish Rebellions in Ireland in the
Taylor in 2001, and her dear North End friends
early 1900’s, so she came by a passion for sothrew her a very unconventional baby shower at
cial justice quite naturally.
the old Picton Tavern! Along with her close
Moe met Sheila Copps when their fathers
friends Wendy Wickham, the Lowery’s,
(Moe’s step father) were in rehab together in
Young’s, Tolhurst’s and many more, other at1976/77 at Chedoke. Moe was 15 years old, and
tendees included John Munro, former Alderquite shy. In 1977, Sheila Copps was asked to
man/MPP Shirley Collins, and the late Councilrun for the Provincial Liberals (a race which she
lor Don Drury. It was a very overwhelming and
lost by only 14 votes!) and Moe began to help
humbling experience to have her good friends in
out with the campaign, doing any kind of grunt
one room, to honour her alone, without regard
work, painting signs/banners, stuffing enveto her political connections. Moe says that she
lopes and handling phone calls. The political
never could have had the strength or gumption
bug bit her, and changed the course of her life.
to be who she is today without the support
She skipped school to attend Trudeau rallies in
friendship of this little village, The North End.
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SACHA – Women’s Group for Survivors of
Child Abuse. Help break isolation, recognize
your strengths, learn new coping strategies.
Starting in Sept. 2015. 75 MacNab St. N. 3rd
floor, Hamilton. Call a SACHA counsellor: 905525-4573, sacha@sacha.ca. 24 Hour Support
Line 905-525-4162. sacha.ca.
Nar-Anon, Never Alone—Hope In Hamilton, Family group meetings for anyone dealing
with an addict. Monday's @ 7pm (Except for
holidays) HARRRP Community Center 705
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TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly—meets
Monday nights from 7 to 8 pm at St. Luke's
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metal Call Carl Lazar: 905-540-1742
Recycling, Free Removal, Scrap vehicles
by flatbed. Underground removal. Cash for
clunkers, towing & recovery. Call: 905-5446807
THANK YOU 4 GIVING IN
2014-2015
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